Job Description Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with additional campuses in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
You have the choice in where and how you work, whether in the office, at home, or a bit of both.
About the role We are looking for a Design Leader to lead and mentor Digital Designers across multiple teams within Canva's MarTech Experience Sub-Group.
This role focuses on elevating design quality and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration among design leads who shape Canva's marketing website surfaces.
You will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of talented designers, providing guidance and feedback to enable their growth, unblock challenges, and keep them aligned with our Group and company goals.
You'll work with Group Leadership to shape the vision for the website, support design strategy, and enable the team to deliver impactful, delightful experiences that empower our users.
What you'd be doing in this role This role will likely evolve, but currently focuses on:
Coaching and Leadership: Mentor and coach multiple Digital Designers (currently a team of 5), empowering them to grow, improve their craft, and achieve their professional goals.Design Strategy and Vision: Collaborate with Group Leadership and stakeholders to establish a clear vision and strategy for website experiences that align with Marketing's goals.Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Program Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Marketing leads to align team roadmap to Marketing goals.Custodian of Marketing Website Surfaces: Ensure website pages reflect cohesive and compelling brand experiences and a seamless user journey.Elevating Design Craft: Set high standards for quality and creativity, providing guidance and fostering an environment that values impactful storytelling and design excellence.Prioritisation and Efficiency: Help design leads prioritise workloads and resources to focus on high-value initiatives.Process Improvement: Iterate and improve design processes, systems, and practices to empower the team.Run Design Cadences: Foster a culture of sharing and visibility through team design cadences.You're probably a match if Coaching/Leadership Experience: Experience in coaching and mentoring designers.Digital Design Expertise: Strong background in end-to-end UX/UI design.Portfolio: Showcasing outstanding website design projects and experience in conversion rate optimization (CRO).Strategic Thinker: Ability to balance short-term tactical work with long-term strategic goals.Effective Communication: Excellent communicator who can simplify complex ideas.Collaborative and User-Centric: Values cross-functional collaboration and user research.About the team The MarTech Experience Sub-Group at Canva sits within the Marketing Technology Group.
Our mission is to grow, engage, and retain Canva users by providing scalable marketing solutions across all funnel stages.
What's in it for you? We offer a stack of benefits to support your success in and outside of work:
Equity packagesInclusive parental leave policyAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowanceFlexible leave optionsCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion.
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Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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